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Annual "Blessing of the Animals" Ceremony

 Lindsey Clark     2 years ago
Churches all over the state held special ceremonies Sunday for the traditional "Blessing Of The Animals."
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Groomed to look their best, families celebrated their pets, the love they give and the important role they play.

Oct. 4 is the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, and it is customary in many churches to hold ceremonies honoring animals around this date.


   

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